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"Jeopardy!" may have found their replacement for late host Alex Trebek. According to Variety, the show's executive producer Mike Richards is in "advanced negotiations" to fill the slot.

Alex Trebek’s permanent “Jeopardy!” replacement may have been found.

Ryan Reynolds is detailing his last conversation with Alex Trebek. The 44-year-old actor opened up to E! News about his relationship with the late "Jeopardy!" host while discussing Trebek's cameo in the upcoming film "Free Guy." "Even right up before shortly before he passed away, I talked to him on the phone about a charity initiative he was trying to launch," Reynolds told the outlet.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThe most-speculated-about podium in entertainment may have a new occupant.The news that Mike Richards, the executive producer of “Jeopardy!,” is in advanced negotiations to take over as permanent host, filling the role once occupied by the late Alex Trebek, ends a guessing game that had run throughout 2021, as figures from throughout the world of TV took their turns reading answers and soliciting questions.To a viewer who checked out every one of the guest hosts,

for its new host to replace Alex Trebek.The show’s executive producer, Mike Richards, is said to be in “advanced negotiations” with Sony Pictures Television to take over the role as host of America’s beloved game show, Variety exclusively reported.The 46-year-old, who just joined the production last year, reportedly impressed Sony with his guest-hosting stint in late February, according to Variety.Sony declined to comment to The Post regarding a permanent “Jeopardy!” host.However, the studio

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television to become permanent host of the venerable quiz show, taking the reins of the syndicated powerhouse that was fronted for 36 years by Alex Trebek.After Trebek’s death at the age of 80 in November 2020, Sony initiated a series of guest hosts, some of whom were hoping to land the permanent slot.

long-awaited “Jeopardy” guest-hosting gig debut on Monday evening but his daughter, Mica, is roasting the new host.Mica tweeted a video during the episode’s airing that showed her dad on the TV screen and his current seat in their living room. “Bless [my dad] for putting up with me,” she wrote alongside the hilarious clip.

guest hosting debut ushered in a new low on the famed trivia game show.Monday’s episode saw contestant Patrick Pearce record the lowest score in the program’s history — ending “Double Jeopardy” with -$7,400, according to Entertainment Weekly.Burton, who has been a fan favorite to take over as host of the show following the death of Alex Trebek, had his first appearance somewhat overshadowed by Pearce’s unprecedented breakdown.Pearce ended the first round of the game in the black with $200, but

LeVar Burton’s first outing as the guest host of "Jeopardy!" made history for having the game show’s lowest score ever.  All eyes were on the "Reading Rainbow" star to deliver as the latest guest host filling in for the late Alex Trebek after a fan petition led to his name being in contention as a permanent replacement.

LeVar Burton is finally taking his place behind the podium.

LeVar Burton addressed the fan petition for him to be the replacement for Alex Trebek as the host of "Jeopardy!" The former "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Reading Rainbow" star is set to guest host the popular game show this week after a fan petition was signed by more than 257,000 people requesting he be the man to fill the massive shoes left behind by Trebek after he died in November of 2020.  Although he previously thanked fans on Twitter for thinking of him, he once again expressed

The wait is nearly over: LeVar Burton begins his stint as a "Jeopardy!" guest host on Monday, July 26. Following a passionate social media campaign led by fans, the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek" star was announced as part of the show’s final lineup of guest hosts in April.

told The Associated Press.Even his wife and makeup artist, Stephanie Cozart Burton, was not impressed by his initial effort.“I came backstage after taping the first episode and I said to Stephanie, ‘Well, how did I do?’“She said, ‘ehhh.’”Burton, known for his roles in “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Reading Rainbow,” is one of several celebrities openly vying to replace the iconic Alex Trebek as host of “Jeopardy!”Trebek hosted the show from 1984 until his death in November 2020.

LeVar Burton’s quest to become the new host of “Jeopardy!” has been a confident, upbeat effort by the actor and those who rooted him on with a petition drive.

LOS ANGELES -- LeVar Burton’s quest to become the new host of “Jeopardy!” has been a confident, upbeat effort by the actor and those who rooted him on with a petition drive.But when the day came to tape the first of his week's share of episodes as one of a succession of guest hosts, the show's pace and the challenge of following in Alex Trebek's much-admired footsteps threw Burton off stride.It made for a rough start to the five back-to-back tapings that begin airing Monday, said the veteran

“Jeopardy!” guest-host Robin Roberts celebrated what would have been Alex Trebek’s 81st birthday with a special message Thursday.

Robin Roberts is one of the most popular daytime stars and has a legion of fans who tune in to Good Morning America each morning.MORE: Robin Roberts gets fans talking with major career announcementThere are many strings to the 60-year-old's bow though, and this week the star is the latest guest-host on Jeopardy.Robin revealed that the decision was a "courageous" one in a heartfelt post dedicated to the late Alex Trebek, who tragically passed away in November at the age of 80, following a battle

The 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards celebrated winners in the fiction and lifestyle categories with posthumous honors for Alex Trebek and Larry King, as well various other accolades going to Zac Efron, Karrueche Tran, Diego Luna, Andy Serkin, and more.

The nominations for the 2021 Emmys are in.

There are reportedly six front-runners in the game to become the next Jeopardy! host, according to new sources!

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has picked up a posthumous Emmy award for Outstanding Game Show Host.At the 2021 event, held on Friday (June 25), Trebek won his eighth Outstanding Game Show Host gong at the awards, from 31 total nominations.The Canadian-born game show host, who became a popular and much-loved figure in the US while presenting Jeopardy! from 1984 to 2020, passed away in November following a battle with pancreatic cancer.Trebek’s final Emmy was picked up on his behalf by his children

Three television icons received special tributes at the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards.

The complete winners list for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards has been revealed!

Robin Roberts got emotional during a heartbreaking tribute to the TV stars who have passed at the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday.The Good Morning America host laid it all bare as she joined the likes of Kathie Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong and Martha Stewart to remember late daytime legends, all done virtually.MORE: Robin Roberts gets fans talking following major career announcementThose included in the tribute were Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek and Larry King.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts delivers bad

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is handing out the awards for this year’s broadcast portion of the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, airing on CBS.Among the big winners: “Jeopardy!” once again picked up award for best game show. Executive producer Mike Richards dedicated the award to late host Alex Trebek.“We’ve heard from so many of you since he passed and we know how much he meant to you,” Richards said.

48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be honoring several TV legends. Kathy Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong, Martha Stewart and Robin Roberts will make special appearances during the awards ceremony to pay tribute to the late Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek and Larry King.Both Trebek () and King () have posthumous nominations, Trebek for Outstanding Game Show Host and King for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host.Additionally,   star Diamond White will be giving a special performance during the In Memoriam

The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will include tributes to TV icons Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek and Larry King, with Kathy Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong, Martha Stewart and Robin Roberts making special appearances to honor their late colleagues.

complaints poured in from viewers regarding a medical disorder that was referred to as “Grinch syndrome,” a term considered highly offensive by those in the autonomic nervous system disorder community. “Yesterday’s program included a clue about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS),” the show’s social media mea culpa read.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticIn the months since Alex Trebek’s death, “Jeopardy” has been publicly trying out multiple new angles, looking for someone who might credibly take over for the legendary host. In the main, these fill-ins have been quite successful, providing both some continuity with what Trebek did well while also lending their own personalities to the proceedings.

It’s been a week into Savannah Guthrie’s guest hosting spot on “Jeopardy” and fans are loving it.

LOS ANGELES -- “Jeopardy!” needed a host, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The smooth-voiced, debonair emcee of the “High Rollers” game show.That was 1984.

UPDATED, 11:15 AM: Sheryl Underwood is set to host the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NATAS said today. It will mark The Talk co-host’s fifth time hosting the trophy show.

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LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Gilbert, who decided to stick with “Jeopardy!” after Alex Trebek’s death, faced the wrenching question once again as production for next season neared.This time it would mean adjusting to the quiz show's yet-to-be-named host, as opposed to the succession of celebrities who have been filling in since Trebek succumbed to pancreatic cancer last November.“It’s not easy for me because I worked with Alex for 37 years, and I never thought of anybody replacing him,” he said.

The critics are having their say about the best in non-fiction TV this year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeVH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” led all nominees as the Critics Choice Association and nonfiction producers’ organization NPACT announced on Wednesday the nominees for the third annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.